Can you believe Mother’s Day is next Sunday already? It’s hard enough to believe May is here already! If Mother’s Day caught you by surprise this year, and you’re not sure if you can afford to splurge on your mom, don’t worry. We have you covered.

God, I love saving money. I really do. It’s one of the best feelings in the world. Knowing that I got a good deal, or that I simply skipped over something that I didn’t need, brings joy to my heart.

We’ve all heard the commonly touted ideas that eating in or skipping those happy hour cocktails will save you big bucks, and they will – but if you want to come play in the big leagues, read on for some tips that are totally insane and will totally save you cash.

Every frugal maven has their own ways to cut costs while trying to live a fabulous, frugal life. If you’re a frequent reader of frugality blogs, you can probably think of a few crazy things you’ve done (or read about) to save money, too (although I sincerely hope it doesn’t involve reusing your toilet paper).

Personally, I’ve completely stopped wearing makeup, most of my clothes are hand-me-downs, I’ve nixed going shopping and eating out for entertainment, and I’ve absolutely stopped trying to keep up with the Joneses. I’ve made some great strides, but at one point in time, I was paying $120 every time I went to visit my hair stylist for a cut and highlights — definitely not frugal!